Haga clic aquí para obtener actualizaciones del proyecto en español. ODOT, in partnership with the City of Molalla, is designing a project to improve safety at the intersection of OR 213 and Toliver Road in Molalla by constructing a roundabout. Currently, the intersection of OR 213 and Toliver Road is controlled by stop signs and has a high rate of crashes. A roundabout will improve safety by reducing sharp turns while also accommodating the type of traffic that uses it, including large vehicles like trucks, buses and agricultural equipment. In 2018, ODOT conducted a Road Safety Audit which studied the safety concerns and travel through the intersection and identified potential solutions. Through this audit and work with local agencies and engineers, it was determined a roundabout will bring the greatest safety benefits. Construction is planned to begin in 2023.
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Improving safety The intersection of OR 213 and Toliver Road has a high crash rate, within the top 10 percent of all highway segments in the state. Between 2007 and the end of 2016, there were 38 crashes and 83 percent of crashes resulted in injury. Constructing a roundabout will improve safety for travelers while still allowing turning movements. According to the Federal Highway Administration, roundabouts are safer than traditional intersections. Locations with roundabouts can see a: - * 90 percent reduction in fatalities.
- * 76 percent reduction in injuries.
- * 35 reduction in all crashes.
Frequently Asked Questions Why not install a traffic signal? While a traffic signal may facilitate all the directions of traffic and turns, installing new traffic signals can result in an increase in rear-end crashes. In rural areas, new traffic signals are associated with a 77 percent reduction in angle crashes, but also a 58 percent increase in rear-end crashes, which can be severe and fatal in high-speed areas. Traffic signals do not address speeds at an intersection − roundabouts do reduce speeds. Often drivers accelerate through an intersection to try to make it through before the signal turns red, which is dangerous. A roundabout was found to facilitate all directions of traffic and turning movements while bringing the greatest safety benefits, including reducing speeds into the community. 
How do I use a roundabout? For people driving: The following steps will help you travel safely through a roundabout. - 1. Approach
Slow down as you approach the roundabout. Look for signs to determine where your exit is located. Watch for people on bikes; they will either merge into traffic or use the sidewalk. When approaching the crosswalk, stop for pedestrians using the crosswalk in your lane. - 2. Enter
Traffic in the roundabout has the right-of-way. Before you enter the roundabout, you must yield to traffic inside and exiting the roundabout. Wait for a gap and merge into traffic. Be prepared to stop if necessary. - 3. Proceed
Once inside the roundabout, move around the circle until you reach your exit. Allow bicycles that have merged into traffic the full travel lane and don’t pass. - 4. Exit
Indicate your plan to exit using your right turn signal. Watch for people in the crosswalk and be prepared to stop.
For people riding a bike: You can navigate the roundabout like a motor vehicle would, or use the sidewalk and crosswalks. If you use the sidewalk, yield to people walking, travel at a walking speed or walk your bike. For people using the sidewalk: Stay on the sidewalk or in designated crosswalks. When preparing to cross, watch for oncoming vehicles to make sure they stop for you before proceeding. Cross one direction of travel at a time and wait at the islands in the crosswalk until your path is clear. | | |
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